Big Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
  • Hyde Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 2-Bed Female Only Dormitory with Ensuite (Age 18-40yrs only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dorm with Ensuite (Ages 18-40yrs)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Ensuite Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Ensuite Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

8 Share Dorm - Female Only, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at Big Backpackers Hostel in Sydney (Surry Hills), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. .This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Circular Quay and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Sydney Opera House.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Single O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spice I Am - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Surry Hills Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yod - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Big Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Sydney, a quick walk to Hyde Park
Big Backpackers Hostel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, gas grills, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 99099650914

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Big Hostel Surry Hills
Big Surry Hills
Big Hostel
Big Backpackers Hostel Surry Hills
Big Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation